Is This Program Right for You?

Institute d'Etudes Politiques de Lille (Sciences Po Lille) has a wide curriculum of courses for students interested in Political Science and International Relations. Most courses are offered in French, with a few offered in English and other languages. One intensive French course is also available for students who speak French as a second language. Studying abroad in Lille is an ideal environment for adventuresome students wanting to enroll directly at a French university in a rigorous academic environment, while achieving fluency in French language.

Academics

AU students must have a minimum of four semesters of college-level French and six are suggested. Students should anticipate taking most of the coursework instructed in French. You have the opportunity to take any of the courses offered at Sicences Po Lille and can choose from an array of subjects in European Studies, Political Science and Public Administration, and International Relations. Courses taught in English are listed as "en Anglais."

Prior to the commencement of courses, IEP offers a Séminaire d'Integration to orient students on the French academic system and teaching methodologies. Intensive French language training is also included, to prepare students for immersion into the French language over the course of the semester. The Séminaire d'Integration is normally two weeks before courses begin.

Students have the option of taking one French language support course during the semester, held in cooperation with another local university. This course can be taken for credit or without credit.

Certificat d'Etudes Politiques

Students applying to study for a full academic year, who speak and comprehend at an advanced level of French, should consider applying for a Certificat d'Etudes Politiques . IEP designed the Certificat for foreign exchange students pursuing a comprehensive curriculum of French politics and foreign affairs.

Student Life

As Sciences Po Lille is a small institute, students participating in this option should expect to be highly self reliant. No arrangements are made for housing for students. Many students join the IEP international student union, where you will be able to meet many of the 100 international students that attend the IEP.

Dates / Deadlines:

Term

Year

App Deadline

Decision Date

Start Date

End Date

Spring

2017

09/27/2016

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Varies by program

01/05/2017

06/15/2017

NOTE: Students will learn of acceptance approximately 6 weeks upon completion of application.

Academic Year

2017-2018

03/10/2017

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Varies by program

09/01/2017

06/15/2018

NOTE: Program dates are tentative. Final dates will be confirmed upon acceptance into the program.

Fall

2017

03/10/2017

**

Varies by program

09/01/2017

12/22/2017

NOTE: Program dates are tentative. Final dates will be confirmed upon acceptance into the program.

Spring

2018

09/26/2017
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Varies by program

01/06/2018

06/16/2018

NOTE: Students will learn of acceptance approximately 6 weeks upon completion of application. Program dates are estimates. Do not finalize travel arrangements until exact dates are given by program.

** The time it takes to receive an admissions decision varies greatly by program; it can take as little as two weeks or as long as several months. Contact AU Abroad for further details on your program's admissions timeline.